Episode 2: Brewing in our Backyard

In this episode, host Johnny Myers ’19 sits down with John Stemler, former Ursinus biology student turned master brewer at Free Will Brewing.

John describes how throwing himself into home brewing on a whim paved the pathway to owning a business and brewing some of the most creative craft beers in the market.

John took a leap of faith and purchased an 8,600 square foot warehouse, now home to Free Will Brewing, which you can see shots of here. Free Will does several hundred beers a year and at least one new beer a week.

John recalls fondly his time living in Paisley and Reimert, taking biology and chemistry courses at Ursinus which eventually helped him understand the process of brewing.

Hear more about some of Free Will’s signature brews, learn more about the brewing process, and hear the blood, sweat and tears that goes into owning your own brewery.